1682 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94709-1608, USA


Property Overview:

1682 Oxford St is a multi-family fourplex in Berkeley, CA, built in 1940. The property features four 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units (total 4 beds, 4 baths) across 2,396 sq. ft. of living space. Each unit includes a fireplace, gas range, vintage tile kitchen, original details, bathtub, hardwood floors, and off-street parking. The property is zoned R-3 (versatile development potential) and includes storage and a parking garage. List price: $1,650,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 14.2% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 16.9% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier, Martin Luther King Middle, Berkeley High.
    • Average SAT score: 1112 (above state average of 975).
    • Located in the Berkeley public school district.
  • Job Market:

    • 76.5% white-collar jobs, 23.5% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 9,949 (12.8% growth since 2000).
    • 30.3% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 20-24 years (23.98%); second largest: 25-34 years (23.41%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.6°F (January), 75.4°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 29.1 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $58,772.
    • Average annual spending: $47,749.

Property Features:

  • Four 1-bed/1-bath units with fireplaces, gas ranges, vintage tile kitchens, and original details.
  • Bathtubs, hardwood floors, shared patios, off-street parking, and storage.
  • Parking garage included.
  • Zoned R-3: Offers versatile development potential for investors.
  • Immediate income and long-term upside potential.
  • Lot size: 0.136 acres.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Northside Neighborhood in Berkeley.
  • 9-minute (0.3 mile) walk to UC Berkeley campus.
  • Steps from Peet’s Coffee, Gourmet Ghetto (Gregoire, Chez Panisse), and Downtown Berkeley dining, shopping, and entertainment.
  • Close to public transportation: Downtown Berkeley BART and major thoroughfares.
  • Bike/car/walk friendly.
  • Strong demand for both multifamily and student housing in the area.
  • Great investment opportunity in a thriving, high-demand market.

Price and Status History

date type price
2005-02-06 For Sale 799000
2005-03-31 Sold 911000
2017-10-04 For Sale 1595000
2017-11-16 Sold 1650000
2017-11-17 Sold 1650000
2024-11-08 For Sale 1650000
2024-12-03 Pending NaN
2025-01-08 Pending NaN
2025-02-11 For Sale 1636250
2025-02-18 Sold 1680000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LAWRENCE BERKELEY LABORATORY 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720-8099, USA Y N NF 0 CA4890008986 0.71
BERKELEY LDFL CO VIRGINIA ST & FT OF UNIVERSITY, Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817746 0.74

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
MCDONALD RESTAURANT 1998 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704-1032, USA OPR: Operating 0.35
UNIVERSITY OF CA- CHEMISTRY LATIMER HALL, RM B-4, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.64
LAWRENCE BERKELEY LAB ONE Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720-8099, USA OPR: Operating 0.73
PE BERKELEY UNIV OF CALIF, BERKELEY CAMPUS, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.75
BLAKE STREET 2029 Blake Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2603, USA OPR: Operating 0.98

Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 0 1 1
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 3
VE 0 0 0 0

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 1 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 1 0
South Hayward Oakland West 0 1 0
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 2

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 1 12

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